![Present wrapped with brown kraft paper and faux greenery with a pinecone](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/10/12/3415c1fed7c54d6eb16312ea687c48f2.jpg)
There is something so charming about giving and receiving a beautifully wrapped present for Christmas ... or any occasion for that matter! These three easy, inexpensive, and clever ideas will take your gift giving to a new level. The best part is that it takes only a little time and creativity to put them together. Trust us, your presents will stand out from the rest.
Things You'll Need
Cotton twine, ribbon, or jute
Embellishments: Fresh or faux greenery, pine cones
Water color paints
Paint brush
Ribbon or bow
Scissors
Clear tape
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Gift Wrap Idea #1: Drawn Jar Embellishment
![Natural Christmas wrap](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/10/12/d935668e9f7d4eb6b26774ccc92c2093.jpg)
Wrap your gift in brown kraft paper.
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Using a white marker, draw a jar or vase onto the wrapped box.
Make two small parallel slits at the top of drawing and then insert a piece of greenery, flower, or desired foliage.
![Draw jar with marker](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/10/12/352c04a97c184be48a14f9b053e17f9d.jpg)
Tie cotton, jute, or string around the box a couple of times, and then secure with a small bow at the front of the greenery in order to cover the slits.
![Tie ribbon around box](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/10/12/b29a2567f2df4f7bad6f2f2909b53250.jpg)
Gift Wrap Idea #2: Snowy Pine Cone Embellishment
![Present wrapped with brown paper and a snowy pinecone](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/10/12/2967dce677344aaf929fe2babe637b7b.jpg)
First wrap your gift in brown kraft paper.
Using white acrylic paint, paint the top of the pine cone and allow to dry.
![Painted pine cone.](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/10/12/ae7e66fd5444412d825796480b24ae26.jpg)
Attach the pine cone by wrapping some string around the box several times. Insert a couple pieces of greenery under the string if desired.
![Attaching pinecone](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/10/12/cae4025d6f1047f1b40591103d7da362.jpg)
Using a white marker, place several small dots on the paper in an organic manner so it resembles snow.
![Painting white dots on paper.](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/10/12/0b24739969d9489e940db612950f30bc.jpg)
Gift Wrap Idea #3: Hand-Painted Christmas Trees Embellishment
For this idea, you'll first paint onto a flat piece of kraft paper, and then you'll wrap your present after everything is dry.
![Wrapped gift with blue ribbon.](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/11/13/973dddf4447e4f6aa4ef2053a9558ba5.jpg)
On a piece of white kraft paper, paint a simple vertical line, approximately two inches long.
![Painted vertical line](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/11/13/d570a10517c04c96b384aea0f75eec39.jpg)
Paint several horizontal lines starting at the top of the vertical line, gradually making them bigger towards the bottom.
![Paint horizontal lines](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/11/13/748699e49f52416c8bd557a905765fb8.jpg)
Paint the trees in staggered groups of three
![Painted trees](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/11/13/5f00b2c7970e4a80823e83719901e095.jpg)
![Hand-painted wrapping paper](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/11/13/a3f0c16afc23499b967a3bd3d7a0a804.jpg)
Continue to paint the trees until you've covered the entire paper.
![Hand-painted wrapping paper](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/11/13/13e0e425568c44eaaab53c981b0a1bb6.jpg)
Wrap the gift, and then add a ribbon and a piece of greenery for more interest.
![Wrapped gift with blue ribbon.](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/11/13/f10ab55042574fd882188134950e574f.jpg)
![Beautifully wrapped present in white kraft paper with watercolor Christmas trees](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/11/13/b50a5874733d441fa3608861f927ed1c.jpg)